Product: Everyday Minerals – Intensive formula
Price: FREE (samples, only paid the shipping)
Review:

To be honest, I also mix some of my Coastal Scents Silk Cover foundation (see below) with my Everyday Minerals foundation to get a better match for my skin color – so I should probably do a review of it as well. I also bought Everyday Minerals in their sample form back when you could choose your own sample kit – I think they have pre-made “Try me Free” kits now, which I don’t really like that much. I have the samples in Sandy Medium, Winged Butter and Golden Medium. The Winged Butter is very, very yellow so I would beware of it unless you really have extremely prominent yellow undertones. My best shade is a mix of my Coastal Scents Tan Foundation, Sandy Medium and Golden Medium.

Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Ultramarines.

I purchased all of mine in the intensive formula, which is meant to provide more coverage. It claims to give a silky near-matte finish and help control oil. In terms of oil control, I feel that it is pretty good because I don’t need to blot until the evening after I apply it in the morning. Don’t put too much on though, especially if you have uneven skin or active or healing/dried acne spots because you’ll end up looking cakey. I find that this doesn’t provide a dewy finish and is quite matte too.

I haven’t broken out since using this foundation, so I do have a pretty good impression of Everyday Minerals. In terms of coverage however, I find that it is medium at most. Its staying power lasts longer than that of Coastal Scents though so both has their pros and cons. That’s why I like mixing the two foundations together; I find that I get the perfect coverage and oil control that way.

Rating: 4/5

Product: Coastal Scents Silk Cover Foundation
Price: ~USD 2.00 per sample / USD 21.95 per 30 g full jar (8 g powder)
Review:

I bought these in their sample form and have actually never needed to invest in the larger jars yet, since I honestly don’t wear much foundation. They give very generous samples, it will last you for a while. This foundation is supposed to provide full coverage with a creamy texture and dewy finish. This is one of the reasons why I really like this foundation because it is a mineral make-up that provides full coverage – I’m all for full coverage that feels light on the skin.

I have the shades Medium, Medium 1.2 and Tan. Both Medium and Tan are actually very neutral, so if you need a warmer undertone I would try the Medium 1.2 because it is slightly warmer and more fitting if you have yellow undertones. It might be difficult to find your exact shade with one sample, so I would suggest trying a out a couple and even mixing some. I apply this with the Coastal Scents Pink Kabuki Brush and build until I get the type of coverage that I want.

Ingredients List: Titanium Dioxide, Sericite, Iron Oxides, Rice Powder, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Mica,Ultramarine Blue

In the image below, I only have some dark spots left over because I have been on a Tazorac & 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide treatment for about 6-7 months. The foundation does provide full coverage if your main concern is redness or spots but it will provide medium coverage if you have active acne or bumps.

I find that this foundation helps to control oil, since it does contain Kaolin Clay that absorbs the oil on your face. If I apply it in the morning, I won’t need to blot until around mid-day or late-evening depending on how warm it is outside. This foundation feels light on your skin but I am able to build to full coverage and it makes my skin look very silky and smooth. You do need to touch-up every now and then though. I also find that it can make my shallow acne scars more prominent as the day wears on, so its not that great if you have extremely uneven skin like me. Fortunately, its not that noticeable for me unless you’re really up in my face and staring. This foundation doesn’t have the most amazing staying power though, if you are slightly oily and blot, it won’t last the full 12 hour day.

Rating: 4/5